Panic Disorder Treatment: Medicine

Panic disorder is generally more difficult to treat than other forms of anxiety, but anxiolytics (anti-anxiety medications) and antidepressants can help ease the symptoms of a panic attack. These medications are often used in combination with counseling or other mind based therapies. Depending on the person, medication may be advised only for a short time or for a long period of time. Medication can help to relieve symptoms, which might be necessary in a deeply troubling time, but should not take the place of counseling (psychotherapy), which can address the root of the problems contributing to panic disorder. As with all disease, we should try and treat the root cause of the disease, as medications often only help to treat the symptoms (though, again, at times this can be warranted, welcomed and even necessary.)

Effect of Atypical Antidepressants on Panic Disorder

Atypical antidepressants affect the concentration of the neurotransmitter serotonin and can be effective in treating anxiety and therefore also possibly panic disorder. Improvement is usually seen in...